Prep Hoops 2K25 SSA Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:italic;font-weight:1000">#PrepHoops2K25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The stage is set for one of the biggest basketball showcases of the summer — <span style="text-decoration: underline">Prep Hoops 2K25</span>.</strong> As a Live Period event, this high-stakes weekend will bring out college coaches, recruiters, and some of the top grassroots talent. With a massive field of teams, packed gyms, and plenty of eyes on the court, expect standout performances, breakout stars, and high-level hoops from start to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the action tips off, here are some of the players we'll be keeping a close eye on — athletes who have a chance to elevate their stock and make serious noise in front of the college crowd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD's focus will be on Sanford Sports Academy in this article. We are including both the North Dakota and South Dakota squads from 14U through 17U.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2897512,"width":"301px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_9edd9f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_9edd9f.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2897512" style="width:301px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1317685,"width":"300px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1317685" style="width:300px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sanford Sports Academy</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415382"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d3a03486f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hit a growth spurt and is now up to 6'3", working hard in the weight room</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Already a talented shooter, but he continues to upgrade in that area</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fierce competitor, plays hard the entire game, great effort on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537903"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d432fbdf14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A top-scoring option for the team, playing with confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Becoming more than a shooter, gets to the rim, uses size/length to finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a quality weekend at GPA, expecting a big weekend from the Eagle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417302"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d3a03487ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive skills and shooting ability, playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-PHD is high on the PG from MPCG, he will have a huge HS season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustles, high effort, sharp bball instincts, but will also make eye-catching plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2858491"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d33cea6d47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A two way player, active on both ends of the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy shooter, accurate from the field &amp; the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not force shots, has excellent shot selection</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2443012"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d33cea6da5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-SSA 15U White goes as Smith goes, he is the motor of the team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nightmare matchup on the defensive end, puts the clamps down on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Competitor, hustler, takes charges, dives on the floor, does he little things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132820"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d33cea6def"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Always brings the juice to the floor, he is a great on-ball defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent 1st step to beat guys off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart decision maker, finds the open man, middy J is greatly improved</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2416374"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d3a0348916"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Undersized but he is a talented perimeter shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has shot it hot all club season, deadly from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Son of Minot State head men's bball coach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132777"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d432fbdfff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Recently picked up an offer from Jamestown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive athlete &amp; length, all-encompassing scorer &amp; playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-There will be plenty of eyes on him from college scouts this weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2826298"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d33cea6e36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the point for the highly successful SSA Black squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented shooter, impressive passer, skilled, sets up teammates for good looks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Having an outstanding club season, racking up the wins &amp; playing team ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2806968"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d3612c4477"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-PG who shoots the rock well and puts up points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not pass up looks &amp; he hits them, hot-shot shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has grown physically, vocal leader, shifty, good in PNR, involves everyone</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1559968"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d432fbe08a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Next-level athlete, bucket creator for himself and teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pulls up on a dime, flies around the court, dynamic slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ready for a Rockstar senior season, chance to be a Mr. Basketball candidate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632619"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d432fbe0d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Has the length and mobility that college coaches covet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality pull-up game, plays well in transition, versatile scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Important weekend, one of the last chances for college scouts to take a look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2342750"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d33cea6e7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had an outstanding tournament at the GPA in St. Cloud</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drives to the rim w/ ease, good at getting to FT-line, creates for teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive elevation on his jumper, anticipates well on D, forces TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542346"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686d432fbe13e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athlete &amp; creative slasher, unselfish with the rock, versatile finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores from three levels, plays tough defense, never have to question his effort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Impressed with is play this season &amp; I keep hearing great reports on his play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1018616,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/IMG_20200719_101143.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/IMG_20200719_101143.jpg?w=366" alt="" class="wp-image-1018616" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->